Bio

Sharon Tomlinson serves as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women's Basketball Coach at Emmaus Bible College, beginning her role full-time in 2021-22.   

• Head Coach:
  • Emmaus Women's Basketball, 2021-present (2 seasons)
• Student-athlete:
  • Emmaus Women's Basketball, 2014-2018 (3-year captain)
  • B.S. Bible/Theology and Computer Information Systems

Why become an Emmaus Eagles student-athlete?

"Emmaus Athletics has the twofold purpose of honoring God and advancing His kingdom. We do that in the way we emphasize playing as one body, in how we treat the opposing team and refs with kindness and dignity, and in how we serve others." 

As an Emmaus Eagles athlete you will experience: 

• Become a competitor in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA Division II)
• Become a competitor in the Midwest Christian College Conference (MCCC)
• Coaching from a staff that is knowledgable, loves God, loves you, and will push you to reach your potential
• Competition against colleges of a high level, spanning various divisions: 
  • NCCAA DII
  • NCCAA DI
  • NCAA D2
  • NCAA D3
  • NJCAA
• A family-first atmosphere in your team, across the athletic deparment, and throughout your Emmaus Experience
• An alumni network who will support you in your sport, your faith, and your career-development
• #EagleImpact

I - Identity
M - Mentorship
P - Perseverence
A - Accountability
C - Community
T - Transformation

Emmaus Athletics - Initiatives & Timeline:

• 2022-23
  • Assistant Athletic Director/Head Men's Basketball Coach
    • A third full-time position is created in the Athletic Department to support and enhance the student-athlete experience. 
  • MCCC Sportsmanship Awards
    • Earned by both the Emmaus Women's Volleyball and Women's Basketball programs
  • NCCAA Awards
    • Anna Harwood, Emmaus women's basketball player, awarded the prestigious Michael Schisler Scholarship at the NCCAA Pro-Am Banquet
    • 5 NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week award winners
  • Facility upgrades
    • Video stand & livestream enhancement to soccer field
    • Turf speed & agility area added to the athletics weight room
    • Team meeting room added to Pollard Fieldhouse
    • New shot clocks

• 2021-22
  • Emmaus Athletics launches a new "Eagle" logo
    • The Emmaus Logo Committee works with Drew Elrick Design to create a brand new Eagle logo and wordmark for Emmaus Athletics. 
    • The new "Eagle" aligns with and compliments the Emmaus Bible College institutional logo and branding
  • Men's & Women's Cross Country Competes in 1st Season
    • 2 runners qualify for the NCCAA National Championship Meet 
  • Emmaus Men's Basketball
    • Wins the program's first Regional Championship qualifying for the NCCAA DII National Tournament
    • Ranked #10 nationally in final season poll
  • Emmuas Men's Soccer
    • Hosts first-ever winter clinics for kids
  • Inagural annual Athletics Banquet in April 2022
    • "Eagle Impace Award" - Recognizes outstanding male and female representative in Emmaus Athletics
  • Launch of Corporate Sponsorship program 

• 2020-21
  • Men's & Women's Cross Country Programs Announced
    • Cross-country teams are added as the 5th and 6th intercollegiate sports at Emmaus, and their teams will lauch in Fall 2021. 
  • Athletic Website
    • Redesigned www.EmmausAthletics.com website and renewed contract with Presto Sports to serve as the site host and designer.   
  • Social Media
    • @EmmausAthletics social media channels are activated and utilized across Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
  • Live Stream
    • Eagles athletic events are broadcast with commentators, enhanced features, and commercials on the "Emmaus Bible College Athletics" YouTube channel
  • Under Armour / BSN Apparel Agreement
    • Emmaus Athletics agrees to an apparel and equipment partnership with BSN
    • Emmaus Eagles teams begin to wear Under Armour apparel
  • Adds position of Head Athletic Performance Coach to support all athletic programs

• 2019-20
  • Assistant Athletic Director/Head Women's Basketball Coach
    • A second full-time position is created in the Athletic Department to support and enhance the student-athlete experience. 

Personal:

• Employer: Emmaus Bible College
• Home church: Anchor Community Church
• College/s attended: Emmaus Bible College, 2014-2018
• Degree/s earned: Bachelors of Science in Bible/Theology, and Computer Information Systems
• Church/Community involvements: ACC Children’s Ministry (nursery), Dubuque Dream Center, previously volunteered with Emmaus Athletics